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started talking to rob two months ago. he moved an hour away but we manage to stay together, and hang on weekends. its ben rocky lately because hes extreely jealous. i was thinking about getting him a few nice sweatshirts or whatever. is it too soon, would he be weirded out?

thanks (link)
If you're going to buy him things just so he'll stop being mad at you, don't. Buying him expensive gifts will not kill his jealousy or his anger at whatever he's pissed about at that time. Over time, he'll realize that you buy him stuff every time he seems to get angry at you and will trick you into thinking that he's mad at you just so he can get free clothes/cd's/etc. I have first hand experience with a guy like this and I couldn't even see it until a friend pointed out the obvious. So I stopped buying him stuff and guess what? He dumped me. So don't buy into the lies that guys will like you more if you buy them stuff they want. They don't like you more, they like your credit card.


how do you tell a guy that you like him? if possible, i need help with what to say word by word...i feel like if i don't tell him sooner, it'll be too late! (link)
If you`re finally going to tell him you like him, break it to him gently. Start off with something that you know/think interests him, then start dropping hints.

Most of the time if you just let it show that you like him and not 'ignore' him because he won't get that. He'll just think that you're rude, so act really open towards him. Always smile or wave when you see him or talk to him if you can. If he likes you back then he'll get the message, and if by a small chance the feeling isn't mutual, he won't realize that you like him as more than a friend because that's how he feels about you. That way you won't have to be embarassed around him.

But, if he still doesn't get the subtle hints that you've been dropping, just hang out with him at a neutral place and just come out with it. Just make sure that you don't say you were 'just kidding' if he doesn't feel the same way. It makes you look immature. But if you take it cooly and make a little joke out of it, he may start to see you in a different light because he saw how cool you stayed in an awkward situation.

One of my best friends is a guy and he wants me to tell you: "Stop being such a coward and worrying about what you're going to say and just say what comes naturally when you're with him. If he doesn't like you then he's not worth your time anyway." Well, that may not be the exact wording he used, but it's pretty close.

Just go for it. You never know, he may be trying to figure out how to tell YOU that he likes you.


okay so i stupidly put a tie dye shirt in with a bunch of cloths including 2 white shirts...

well one kinda turned a little pink but it doesnt bother me to much but i took that shirt and the other one that got wrecked and re washed them with bleach and laundry detergent well that made it worse on the back of one of my white shirts its like a yellow color? is there any way to restore my shirts back to white? how should i do it? (link)
Try soaking them in lemon juice or cream of tartar overnight, rinsing them and then bleaching them. Lemon juice brings out rust stains in clothing, so I'm sure it will bring out the stain.


does not staring your period always mean your pregnat (link)
Not necessarily. If you are having sex, it could possibly mean that you are pregnant, but if you're being completely safe, it's probably something else. Not starting your period on time could be the result of a lot of things. Gaining or losing a lot of weight in a short amount of time, changing your diet, stress, becoming ill, etc. So unless you have a reason to be worried about being pregnant, I seriously doubt that's what's wrong.


I want my life back.. I mean I am not being person i want to be... I really feel blah these days. i mean I lost my best guy friend becouse he hase gf and he never talk to me even we are friends, and all my friends in collage and nobody really keep in touch me in Facebook or myspace. and I need a new site something that show me alot of encourgement.. i am tired being treat like a kid and people talking at me.. I am 22 years old and a child a heart but i just wish people see me way i like them to see me.. i am soo trired of this. i not kind of person be deppressed.. so anybody have any sites all like about postives Sorry bad speller but anyway way i sound.. someone help me out. i use think alot of psotive ans stuff but lathy my head been spinning and feel like its not with me anymore. i letting my head spend more then i listen to my heart like i am soppose to thanks.. (link)
I found a website that said that we create our reality. If we believe we are depressed, we are; if we believe that there are positive aspects to our life then we will feel happier. Write down three things that are great about your life. Post them around your house and read them aloud several times a day. Reading these phrases will eventually replace the negative thoughts.

Habits form in about 21 days, so for 21 days no matter how you feel, do something positive that makes you feel better.

Instead of focusing on how you're feeling now, try focusing on how you WANT to feel and what you want to achieve in so many amount of months/weeks/days. Write your ideas down and develop little action steps that will bring you closer to your goal. Each week/day make sure that you have taken a step no matter how big or small. It helps you see that you can rebuild your life/confidence/etc., gives you something to aim for, and gives you the feeling of being in control of your own happiness.


Does anyone work out at curves? Does it work for you? What kind of diet do you follow? (link)
I don't personally work out at Curves, but I have a friend that does and she loves it. She doesn't really have a special diet exactly. She eats smaller portions and tries not to eat fried foods or foods with a high fat/calorie content. She still eats dessert, she just doesn't eat as much of it. She's lost about twelve pounds in the month and a half that she's been a member. Good luck.


13/f

i straighten my hair every other day because theres nothing else to do with it. my dad & mom found out that they did, told me i couldnt do it anymore because it damaged my hair. so they took my straighteners away. honestly, ive talked to them SO many times about my hair being straightened. they said i can't ever do it again. so i have no clue what to do with my hair. it looks bad natural and i need to straighten my side bangs, but no i cant do it. they hid my straighteners 2 times, i found them and used them, and they found out again and threw them out. honestly i have nothing else to do with my hair. it looks so shitty you have no clue. please help me, no curling, scrunching, braiding, buns, pigtails, ponytail, anything like that. im going crazy i have no clue what to do. (link)
There's this gel/mousse that I use that makes my hair look like I have it professionally straightened. It's called Paves Professional Flawless Straight and Narrow Repairing Relaxing Balm For Dry Damaged Hair. All you have to do is use about a dime sized amount for shoulder length hair and about a quarter size amount for longer hair. You may need less or more depending on how thick your hair is. Then you just blow dry it. It's great for really dry hair too, it makes it look really shiny. Comb it in evenly after you wash your hair. Try not to use it when your hair is dry because it makes it look greasy. Good luck.


Yeah this is pretty kiddish. Because I'm almost 17 but how do you know? I've been talking to a number of guys and yet I can't tell which ones really like me or not. Like what are the signals. Do they say they miss you and stuff? I just want to know some signals on how to find out if he likes me or not. thank you for your help!!!! (link)
It depends on the guy what the clues are. When guys like you, sometimes they move at different paces.

He's a slow mover if he:
1. always says 'hi'
2. flirts with you...sometimes
3. hangs out with you when other people are around.
If the guy does this, be patient. Be bold and make a move, but don't come on too strong at first or you'll spook him. Like for instance, instead of actually calling him, tell him that you ALMOST called him for (insert reason here). If he likes you, he'll take the bait. Or you could convince one of your gal pals that one of his guy buddies is a cutie and set them up and conveniently tell your potential bf she wants to double up with you but you don't have a date.

He's smitten if he:
1. acts super friendly to you all the time
2. compliments you...a lot
3. conveniently tells you where he'll be on the weekends, but doesn't actually invite you to come too. He wants to see if you like him too, by showing up where you know he'll be.

Other clues:
1. he tries to cheer you up
2. he always tries to make you smile/laugh
3. he seems irritated when you flirt/smile at/etc. with another guy; and when you talk about another guy and will then try to find out everything about him to see if he has competition
4. tries to 'be the man' when you're with him and his buddies
5. he stares at you
6. if he focuses on you in a crowd/ or if he ignores just you when in a crowd
7. if he suddenly takes an accute interest in your friends (he wants to assure they like him so they'll put in a good word for him when he finally makes a move)
8. if he gets tonge-tied or just says the dumbest things just to keep talking to you
9. if he calls for no reason or for some stupid reason
10. if he takes up for you (a way to test this is to have someone you know dis you in front of him and see how he responds)
11. if he likes to play around a lot or tries to tickle you or play wrestle, or accidentally on purpose bumps into you (he just wants a reason to touch you)
12. he remembers things you told him four months ago, like the fact that you hate tomatoes
13. he hangs on every word
14. his pupils dilate when he talks to you.
15. he can't help but smile when your name comes up in conversation (have a friend talk to him about you or just mention that (s)he ran into you and observe how he acts)
16. he'll try to catch your eye from across the room/basketball court/etc.
17. he'll try to protect you

Hope these help.


after 7 months of dating, what is normal in a relationship? like should i start thinking about having sex with him or what? (link)
There isn't really a 'normal' relationship. Depending on the people, different types of things would be normal for them. You should only be thinking about having sex with him if you actually WANT to. Don't do it just because you think it's what's 'normal' for a seven-month relationship. Some people date for years before ever having sex. It's not like there's some kind of graph that can tell you exactly you should be doing at any certain time in the relationship. Hope I helped.


How long after you start taking the pill can you start having sex without the condom or whatever? (link)
Doctors say four weeks, but you should wait six weeks just to be on the safe side.


17/m

ok so i have a girlfriend that i love more than anything. she is my first love. we have been togeter like 7 months. but then im taking this class at the colledge and there is this girl in my class there and well when i saw her i saw that she was kinda hitting on me/ noticing me and well i kinda returned it. i dont even know why i did. im DEFF not the kinda guy to cheat EVER. its just not me. but lately i have been finding this other girl on my mind. but i have no intentions of breaking it off with my girlfriend cuz i love her no matter what.

so what do i do?
is this normal?
am i a horrible person for thinking about another girl like that
i know that i would never let myself do anything more than flirt tho.
ahhh

please help (link)
Flirting with someone that isn't your girlfriends doesn't exactly constitute as cheating. You're not actually 'doing' anything but letting people know you've still 'got it' even though you have a girlfriend. It's normal to be attracted to people you're not dating. Your girlfriend probably flirts too, but doesn't tell you about it, just like she doesn't want you to tell her about it.

It's okay as long as you don't do anything about the attraction. It's kind of like a 'phantom' or 'celebrity' crush. You think they're good looking but you know nothing will come of it. But if you happen to become emotionally attached to this other girl, you need to step back and reevaluate your relationship with your girlfriend and this 'phantom' crush. Even though you know you love your girlfriend, sometimes it just isn't the right time for you to be together. You may need to have different experiences before it can work out.

I really hope this helps you in some way and if you need more advice, don't hesitate to pop me one in my inbox.


well i have been dating my boyfriend for almost 3 weeks and we had kissed but not made out...dont ask why it took this long...but we finally did tonight...and i was really self conscious that i was doing it all wrong because i am not as experienced as him and he has alot of girls to compare me to and i have basically no one to compare him to...so do you think he will really care if i am bad at it? and if he does then it is obviously not going to work out.. right? (link)
Just because you haven't had much experience doesn't automatically mean that you're bad at it or you need a lot of practice. You can be a good kisser in a different way than another girl he's been with. Your technique could just be different than the other girls. To tell you the truth, he probably isn't worrying about whether you're better or worse than some other girl he's made out with because he's just excited he's getting to make out. If he kept making out with you after you started kissing, he liked it. He would have found a reason to stop kissing you if he really didn't like it. Hope this helps.


Okay, i know there's a possibility for like everything. I'm really curious. If you have protected sex a lot [condoms + the pill used correctly] and you get pregnant.. [without knowing].. what effects does the pill have on the embryo?

Would that result in a miscarriage? Also, what could happen for you to get a miscarriage besides serious falls, drugs, alcohol? I've tried to search it up but they always tell you the symptoms of a miscarriage. (link)
There were rumors that taking the birth control pill while pregnant would lead to a miscarriage, but the verdict is still out on that one. Some doctors say that taking the pill won't necessarily do anything to harm the embryo, but it does have hormonal side effects, especially while pregnant. You have hormonal changes while pregnant and while you're on the birth control pill, but together, the changes are more evident.

Besides falls, drugs and alcohol usage while pregnant, there are many natural things that cause miscarriages. Such include chromosome defects, physical problems with cervix or uterus, immune disorders, premature rupture or membranes (early labor), serious stress, a stomach ulcer, or any other undue stress on the baby.


14/f

Right, I'm 14 and I've never snogged anyone. It might not sound that bad but most people about two years younger than me have snogged someone, and it's beginning to become a real problem.

I'm scared of getting into relationships with people because they'll have had experience and I worry that it will be awkward and they'll think I'm a bad kisser.

I don't like playing truth or dare and always try to get out of it because I might be dared to snog someone, or asked how far I've got. Most of my friends have gone further than snogging, and I'd feel really embarrassed if I had to admit the most I've ever done is kiss someone.

Is there anyway I can get over this and stop being so worried? And do you have any tips on snogging and how do it?

Sorry I said snog and snogging so much, I hate those words, but I wanted people to know what I meant, and not just think I meant a peck on the lips or something.

Thanks in advance, xxx (link)
The only way to get over this is to just get practice. You won't ever get experience if you're afraid that you might have to. Besides, the guy most likely won't even notice that you've never made out if you're not really tense about it and just go with the flow.

For some tips, go here:

http://www.links2love.com/dating_tips.htm (Be sure to stroll down)

http://www.partyhearty.com/kissingadvice.html

Hope this helps.


i am a female=] i love guys. i love one guy in particular. i am 13 going on 14.


yea. ok. so i liek this kid. hes a year older then me. hes in europe on vacation right now. i asked my friend to ask him if he likes me, but i doubt he does. hes in a very popular band where i live, and practically has groupies! well. 12-16 yr old groupies. it just makes me lose hope, liek he has all that to choose from, so why would he choose me? what should i do. i plan on telling him i like/almost love him when he gets back from europe, but i dont know how to do it. i dont want to ruin our frend ship, but i think i need to tell him. i wont be able to get over it if i keep thinkin 'what if'. I NEED HELP! (link)
Well, a one year age difference isn't that big of a deal. It's not enough of a difference to make you guys be on completely different levels.

Now, stop thinking about the 'what ifs' in this scenario. The truth is, he's probably sick of all the same types of girls hanging all over him all the time. Make your differences from all those clones stand out and I assure you he will notice them. But the thing is, he won't have a chance to notice them if you aren't around him enough to let him notice you.

Just make sure you don't act like you don't like him or he'll think, 'well, it's obvious she doesn't like me, so what's the point?' And don't think that he'll never like you back or that you're not as good as all the girls he hangs around or he'll sense that air about you and believe it too.

Instead of giving him a straight compliment, give him a 'complidiss'. Okay, I just made that word up, but it's basically just kind of digging at him but complimenting him too. An example: 'You looked really good up there, but your guitar playing could use a little work'. Just make sure you smile when you say it. It sounds flirty and you're telling him that you think he's cute, but you're not being so straightforward.

Hope this helps.


Well first last year she liked about 5 different guys and all but 1 of those guys are still here plus there are the older grades she told us she might like last year then when we hung out with our otherfruend she was different and me and my friend kenz and krissy are scared would you be scared of your girl friend that you have told so much in the past years like "personal" stuff wouldnt you be scared if they were bi-sexual with your body and all?? Please give me a little more advice thank you!
MisstMay123 (link)
I can understand where you're coming from, but you shouldn't really worry. Even if she is gay or bisexual, she may not like you in that way. You don't like every guy you see, do you? No, you don't, so don't assume she has crushes on every girl that walks into her line of sight. Even if she thinks you're cute, she wouldn't want to ruin a good friendship by doing something that you aren't ready for. Hope this helps.


how do you know if a guy is having an orgasim ?

actually what is it ? (link)
His stomach muscles will contract (you can feel and see that), he will thrust his hips faster, and his face will kind of scrunch up and he may or may not bite his lip. Hope this helps.


im 14/m.

I met this girl and we got to 3rd base on the first day i met her. was that bad if I want to have a meaningful relationship with her that's not all about sex? (link)
I think you could have a meaningful relationship out of a physical one. Girls tend to let physical relationships lead to emotional ones, so if you just tell her you want to start over and want to go slower this time, I think you two could make a meaningful relationship. Hope this helps.


What does a girl do when a guy fingers her / eats her out? (link)
You don't really have to do anything if you don't want to. You can just sit back and enjoy it. But if you want to reciprocate in some way, you can give the guy a handjob, a blowjob or some kind of sensual massage. You can find tips for a sensual massage online if you want. Hope this helps.


I'm not sure if this is the right category.. but oh well.

I have a bad habit of biting my nails or doing the same thing, but using my hands to uh tear? them.

What can I do to stop doing this ?
& can you make your nails grow faster ?

My nails are pretty short because of the biting..
& I really want them longer.

BUT, I don't want fake nails.

So, is there any way to help stop biting them & make them grow longer ?

Thanks! (link)
Find a clear nail polish for brittle nails. It hardens them and since you don't have brittle nails, it will make them even harder. It will not be as easier to tear them with your other nails. Apply it once or twice a day for better results. As for not chewing them, find something you really hate the taste of, but will stay in your mouth for a while. For example, vinegar. Dip your fingers in it as much as you need to. If you want, you can just apply fingernail polish remover to the pads of your fingers, so you will get the taste in your mouth if you bite them, but it won't remove the nail polish to harden your nails. Hope this helps a bit.




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